NYC requires DOB permits for solar panel installations. Local Law 92/94 of 2019 mandates solar panels or green roofs on all new buildings and major roof renovations. The NYC Solar Action Plan streamlines permitting through the DOBNow system. Property tax abatement available under the NYC Solar Electric Generating System Tax Abatement.
NYC requires DOB work permits for all solar panel installations under Building Code §28-105. Plans must be prepared by a licensed electrician or engineer. Local Laws 92 and 94 of 2019 require all new construction and buildings undergoing major roof renovations to install solar panels, a green roof, or a combination covering the available roof space. This makes NYC the largest US city to mandate solar on new buildings. The DOB has a streamlined permitting process for standard residential solar installations (under 25 kW) through DOBNow. Con Edison handles interconnection and net metering applications. NYC offers a property tax abatement of up to $5,000/kW (capped at $62,500 or the lesser of the system cost) for solar installations through the NYC Solar Electric Generating System Tax Abatement program. NYC-ACRE (Accelerator for Clean and Renewable Energy) assists with permitting. FDNY requires solar panels to maintain 3-foot clear perimeter at roof edges and access paths for firefighters.
Installing without a DOB permit: $10,000–$25,000 fine. Non-compliance with LL 92/94 on new construction: DOB stop-work order. Electrical code violations: DOB and utility enforcement. Failure to maintain FDNY access paths: fire code violation.
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